Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting – deodorizing – preser – Process disinfecting – preserving – deodorizing – or sterilizing – Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Till, Terrence R. (Department: 1744)
Chemical apparatus and process disinfecting, deodorizing, preser
Process disinfecting, preserving, deodorizing, or sterilizing
Using direct contact with electrical or electromagnetic...
C422S001000, C422S022000, C422S028000, C422S040000, C422S044000, C422S292000, C422S307000, C435S448000, C435S173100, C435S183000, C435S184000, C435S236000, C435S243000, C435S244000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06843961
ABSTRACT:
Methods and apparatuses are provided for inactivation of pathogens in fluids containing blood products. Preferred methods include the steps of adding an effective, nontoxic amount of a photosensitizer such as riboflavin to the blood product and exposing the fluid to light having a peak wavelength.
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Goodrich Laura
Goodrich Raymond P.
Hlavinka Dennis J.
McGraw Daniel
Butterfield Laura M.
Chorbaji Monzer R.
Gambro Inc.
Merkling John R.
O'Connor Edna M.
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